Sous Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Pattaya is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to manage a culinary department under the guidance of the Executive Chef. The role focuses on leading kitchen operations, maintaining Hyatt brand standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates will have culinary education and proven leadership, with experience in menu development and coordinating events. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a fast-paced hotel

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience training staff and delivering customer service.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities.
• Liaise between culinary division and other hotel departments.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring.
• Lead and coach the team towards exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost and quality daily.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Guest service orientation

Team coaching

Training

Education

Culinary education

Job description

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"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It's important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It's important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone."

Peggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning & Development, France

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences to every guest. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-theyre exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Our Hyatt Culture is represented by our mission, values, and goals through: Innovative, Respect, Service-Oriented and Inclusion. Innovative, Hyatt is forward thinking and passionate as we seek new ways to advance in the hospitality industry. Respect, Hyatt associates are inspired by the team's spirit and camaraderie given to one another. Service-Oriented, Hyatt is customer focused by providing authentic hospitality in every way every time.

The goal of the Sous Chef

to manage a specific department and work with the Executive Chef and/or Executive Sous Chef to create, implement and maintain quality standards. In some instances, the Sous Chef will be expected to be responsible for the entire operation in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef. The ideal Sous Chef will accomplish their tasks by monitoring the daily functions of the culinary department, including providing support and guidance to the culinary team, ending in a positive guest experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming basic management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong training and communication skills
• Culinary education and/or on the job training, hotel experience preferred
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Hyatt develops Sous Chefs to progress into the role of Executive Sous Chef through the training of Banquets, Restaurants and Garde Manager. Sous Chefs report directly to the Executive Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts believes in strong commitment to promotion from within. Begin your career today as the Sous Chef and find yourself as an Executive Sous Chef within a few years. 70% of management hired is from within Hyatt, 89% of Managing Committee is promoted from within. The statistics are there; make it your next step!

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